Vice President of Sales Job Description
The following is a full job description for Vice President of Sales. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Vice President of Sales along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Vice President of Sales is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Senior Vice President of Sales, Vice President of Business Development, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Sales Engineer V, Top Sales and Marketing Executive, Sales and Marketing Director, Sr., Sales Engineer II, Sales Engineer III, Sales Engineer I
Requirements and Responsibilities For Vice President of Sales
Directs and develops sales strategy, operational plans, tactics, and processes that will drive revenue growth and accomplish financial objectives. Establishes and implements processes, tools, and structures to support the sales organization's operations. Oversees goal setting to develop targets for departmental levels of the sales organization and uses data and technology to measure and monitor sales processes, identify issues, and enhance performance. Creates and implements capabilities to analyze the business environment, identify and understand competitors, and retain and expand the customer base. Uses market and customer insights to collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and suggest new products. Builds effective sales and support teams with recruiting, mentoring, and development programs. May personally participate in or negotiate strategic or high-value sales. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.
 
Also referred to as: VP of Sales
Similar Jobs:  Senior Vice President of Sales, Vice President of Business Development, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Sales Engineer V, Top Sales and Marketing Executive, Sales and Marketing Director, Sr., Sales Engineer II, Sales Engineer III, Sales Engineer I
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Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
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